Carlicia Mellick
Occupational Therapy
Carlicia has had 10 years experience working as an Occupational Therapist in both the community and hospital settings. The majority of her experience has been in the community setting as she realises that people perform best when in their own environment.
Carlicia has worked with all the different age ranges from young children to the elderly. Having previously been a schoolteacher, she commenced her OT career in the paediatric field working with children with a variety of developmental delays and physical disabilities. She now works largely with the elderly population, however, is deeply committed to working with people with vascular disorders, oedema and lymphoedema.
Carlicia is a level 1 trained Lymphoedema therapist and has worked in both the hospital and community treating people with lymphoedema. Carlicia is both passionate and hardworking and loves engaging with all different types of people. She is a strong advocate for the elderly and people with disabilities and always ensures a person is well supported in striving to achieve their goals.
Dana
Practice Manager /Allied Health Assistant
Dana has been a valued member of Function Plus Therapy since 2021, initially joining the team as an Allied Health Assistant before progressing into the role of Practice Manager.
She is passionate about supporting individuals within the community to live life to their fullest potential and is committed to delivering meaningful, person-centred care. Dana finds great fulfillment in all aspects of her work, particularly in supporting clients to achieve positive outcomes and reach their individual goals.
Her approach is client-centred and grounded in a strong understanding of each individual’s daily needs, allowing her to tailor programs that align with their unique circumstances. Dana is highly organised and detail-oriented, ensuring all services are delivered in a timely, professional, and efficient manner.
In her role as Practice Manager, Dana balances clinical support with administrative leadership, working closely with clients, providers, and support coordinators. She is dedicated to maintaining smooth day-to-day operations while continuously refining systems and processes to meet the evolving demands of the allied health sector.
Kim
Occupational Therapist
Kim graduated from James Cook University, Townsville, in 2005 with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. She has since gained extensive experience in various community and hospital roles, focusing primarily on adult rehabilitation.
Moving to the Sunshine Coast in 2009, Kim has developed an in-depth knowledge of local services, organisations, and providers. She has a special interest in neurological rehabilitation, particularly upper limb and cognitive rehabilitation, and brings a personalised approach to every client.
Kim has been a valued member of Function Plus Therapy since 2021. Outside of work, she enjoys jogging and spending quality time with her family at the beach.
Jess
Allied Health Assistant
Jess is an experienced Allied Health Assistant with over 15 years of experience. She joined Function Plus Therapy in 2024 and brings a wealth of practical knowledge to her role.
Jess is also a qualified Massage Therapist (including Manual Lymphatic Drainage) and Tai Chi instructor, with a strong interest in falls prevention and delivering Tai Chi for Health programs to support balance, strength, and confidence.
Jess is passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals — big or small — and is dedicated to helping clients maintain their independence and continue living safely at home.
Outside of work, Jess enjoys crafts, staying active and sharing her passion for movement and wellbeing with others.
Emily Coningham
Physiotherapy
Emily is a Physiotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience across acute hospital settings, community rehabilitation, and chronic disease management. She graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) in 2005 and is Co-Director of Function Plus Therapy.
Emily has extensive experience supporting people with progressive neurological conditions, including Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She also provides respiratory interventions, including cough assist therapy, to support airway clearance and optimise respiratory function.
Since commencing lymphoedema practice in 2021, Emily has advanced her skills and is now an Advanced Lymphatic Therapist (2025), with experience managing complex oedema presentations. She also has a strong interest in chronic pain management and completed training in the Explain Pain framework in 2024.
Based on the Sunshine Coast, Emily brings a practical, personalised approach to her work and values building strong relationships with her clients and their support networks. She is known for her proactive and compassionate care, with a focus on achieving meaningful, goal-directed outcomes.
Outside of work, Emily enjoys hiking and spending time in nature, regularly attends local CrossFit, and loves spending time with her family.